Kingdom:
Phylum:
Order:
Family:
Species:
motleyi
ID:
725557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 68: 304 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724890



Common Names

  • Horsfieldia Motleyi
  • Motleyi Horsfieldia
  • Horsfieldia Motley


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Description

Horsfieldia motleyi (also called Motley's Horsfieldia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a large tree, growing up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. It is native to Southeast Asia and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horsfieldia motleyi is used as a timber for construction and furniture making. Its bark is used for tanning and dyeing and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Horsfieldia motleyi has small, yellowish-white flowers with a strong, sweet scent. Seed: The seed is small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, long stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horsfieldia motleyi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, sheltered location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Horsfieldia motleyi

Horsfieldia motleyi is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Horsfieldia genus

References